[dac_cincy]

I am first time mom, and my son is 2.5 years old. We have been a family for just over 9 months and have come along way in that time.

But recently my son started doing some behaviors that I am struggling with. I believe that they are typical toddler behaviors, so I am really looking for someone to say, YES they are and they will pass eventually (although I prefer they go away soon).

1. everything has be come a struggle. I give him choices on what to eat, drink, wear, etc (all using the love and logic technique) and whatever he chooses, when I give it to him- he wants the other one. Every single time.

2. He has taken to stomping his feet - a mini tantrum- everytime he does not get something- which just makes him madder and makes me more determined that he made a choice and he will accept the choice he made. I seldom, if ever give into this behavior.

3. He out and out does exactly what he was told not to do- like throwing bath water all over me during bath time- (that earned him an early bedtime)

he understands that he is being defiant and that he is being bad- he will actually ask me if I am mad. then he says he is sorry.

I really think this is all typical toddler behavior and he is just testing the limits- but I seriously wonder some days. And, I am drained by the time he goes to bed.

Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Love to you,